[Athen] Question regarding Alt Text requests and agreements

[Maria Bohn]

How many of you require a student to fill out a form for Alt Text requests? Including books, handouts etc? Im thinking its more work for the student, but then also thinking no form is more work for me trying to keep track of a syllabus etc. Also do you have students sign any form of agreement at the beginning of the semester? We did just start a paper form that needs to be submitted with anything handed into the office which helps us keep track of requests but Im looking for a “best practices” sort of way to make this smoother on all ends. I always request a copy of the syllabus but I also inform the student they need to email me what they need (or call the office) to assure it is sent on time since I cannot keep track of everyone syllabus and due dates and since dates tend to change is there are class cancellations.


Maria Bohn
Senior Resource Accommodation Specialist
Assistive Technology
Office of Specialized Services
Bergen Community College